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April 29th, 2011

I’m interested in getting a hair transplant to cover my male pattern baldness but I won’t have much time to take off. Is there any way the procedure can be done in two days?

Question: I’m interested in getting a hair transplant to cover my male pattern baldness but I won’t have much time to take off.  Is there any way the procedure can be done in two days? Answer: Hair transplantation is not …

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April 28th, 2011

My brother-in-law had his hair transplant done 20 years ago and I don’t really like the results. Can you please explain how traditional hair transplants differ from the FUE method hair transplants.

Question: My brother-in-law had his hair transplant done 20 years ago and I don’t really like the results.  Can you please explain how traditional hair transplants differ from the FUE method hair transplants. Answer: Twenty years ago many doctors were …

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April 26th, 2011

I’m 55 and throughout the years I have lost most of the hair on my head. I don’t think I have enough hair left to have a donor supply. Can hair be taken from other parts of my body?

Question: I’m 55 and throughout the years I have lost most of the hair on my head.  I don’t think I have enough hair left to have a donor supply.  Can hair be taken from other parts of my body? …

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April 24th, 2011

My friend just had a hair transplant and it looks great so I am interested in getting one. The thing is that I like to wear my hair shorter than his and I am worried about the scars showing through. If I get a hair transplant, will I be able to still wear my hair just as short without it being noticeable?

Question: My friend just had a hair transplant and it looks great so I am interested in getting one.  The thing is that I like to wear my hair shorter than his and I am worried about the scars showing …

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April 11th, 2011

How soon after getting a hair transplant will I be able to return to work without anyone noticing that something has been done?

Question: How soon after getting a hair transplant will I be able to return to work without anyone noticing that something has been done? Answer: Usually, the only visible sign of hair transplant surgery is scabbing. Fortunately, we have a …

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April 7th, 2011

I have lost most of my hair and am basically bald. Is there a way to use body hair, like chest hair, as donor hair?

Question: I have lost most of my hair and am basically bald. Is there a way to use body hair, like chest hair, as donor hair? Answer: For those patients who do not have much hair over the donor region …

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March 21st, 2011

I am an African American male, 52 years of age. I am interested in a hair transplant and wondering what in particular I need to look for in the doctor. Is it necessary to find someone who has special experience with African American hair transplants?

QUESTION: I am an African American male, 52 years of age. I am interested in a hair transplant and wondering what in particular I need to look for in the doctor. Is it necessary to find someone who has special …

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